30 April,2016 10:02 AM IST | | IANS
Delhi Daredevils will look to build on their hat-trick of wins when they clash with Kolkata Knight Riders in their Indian Premier League tie today
DD skipper Zaheer Khan
New Delhi: Delhi Daredevils will look to build on their hat-trick of wins when they clash with Kolkata Knight Riders here today.
DD skipper Zaheer Khan
Delhi's season began with a loss against KKR in the first leg and many feared another dispiriting campaign lay ahead for them. But they have creditably bounced back with three successive wins since then.
But that streak was halted in their last-ball defeat by Gujarat Lions. But the loss shouldn't demoralise Delhi who have been impressively led by veteran pacer Zaheer Khan.
Their batting has been led by South African opener Quinton de Kock. Having scored the only century of the tournament so far, he has shown unstinted stroke-making ability. But what will worry the Delhi camp would be his cheap dismissals in the last two matches.
De Kock's compatriot Jean Paul Duminy, has also provided a steady influence in the middle order, guiding the young Indian batsmen, particularly Sanju Samson who has been in form.
The batting appears a little short on experience but that hasn't been exposed so far. But Morris' big-hitting ability against Lions would have surely increased their confidence.
The bowling looks more secure with Zaheer and South African Chris Morris forming the pace attack.
The spin department is also in secure hands with wily spinners Amit Mishra and Imran Tahir working their magic in tandem.
Their opponents, KKR, are also coming into the match on the back of a defeat to Mumbai Indians.
While they are placed second in the standings, two places above Delhi, they failed to defend a strong score of 174 against Mumbai.
KKR's batting has been sound with skipper Gautam Gambhir leading from the front. They are yet to lose while chasing and have a balanced squad. Gambhir has scored three half-centuries. KKR would like him to continue his purple patch.
